MNAAP Member Survey

MNAAP Member Survey On COVID-19

MNAAP is committed to supporting and advocating for pediatricians and their patients – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey will take less than 5 minutes. Responses will help MNAAP leadership know how to best advocate for specific policies at the state level as well as identify the most helpful resources and information to develop or share.

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* 1. What would you say has been the greatest challenge for your clinic since the pandemic began?

Getting patients back to the clinic since restrictions have been lifted

Increasing workloads due to staff furloughs

Sadness on losing trusted staff and colleagues due to economic fallout

Difficulty delivering safe care due to lack of adequate PPE

Delivering more care via telehealth

Modifying clinic locations/times/protocols

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Which of the following patient problems have you observed worsening or increasing since the pandemic began? Check all that apply.

Lapsed immunizations

Mental Health

Injuries

Obesity

Chronic diseases

Child abuse/neglect

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How much of a decline in patient volume would you estimate your practice is currently seeing?

0% decline

50% decline

100% decline

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. How much of a decline in childhood immunizations would you estimate your practice is currently seeing?

0% decline

50% decline

100% decline

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. How much of a decline in adolescent immunizations would you estimate your practice is currently seeing?

0% decline

50% decline

100% decline

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. How would you describe the financial impact of COVID-19 on your clinic?

Minimal Impact

Moderate Impact

Significant Impact

Minimal Impact

Moderate Impact

Significant Impact

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* 7. How concerned are you about your clinic’s ability to meet patient and community needs as a result of COVID-19’s financial impact?

Not concerned at all

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

Not concerned at all

Somewhat concerned

Very concerned

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* 8. About what percentage of your pediatric patients are covered by Medical Assistance?

50%

100%

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 9. Have you or your colleagues been furloughed or terminated as a result of the pandemic?

My colleagues have been furloughed

My colleagues have been terminated

I have been furloughed

I have been terminated

N/A

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* 10. What has been your greatest challenge with regard to Child & Teen Checkup visits?

Lower reimbursement rates when partially or fully completed via telehealth

Incorporating immunizations, screenings and exams via telehealth

Fluoride varnish application

Telehealth technology issues

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Do you foresee increasing your use of telehealth with patients in the future?

Yes

Why?

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* 12. What is your biggest challenge with regard to telemedicine (phone/video) visits?

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* 13. What is your biggest challenge with regard to getting patients caught up on immunizations?

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* 14. What information or resources could you use most right now? How could MNAAP best support or advocate for you and/or your patients?

Demographic Information

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* 15. Current professional status:

In practice – part-time or full-time

Furloughed or laid off

Retired or choosing not to work

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* 16. Location of practice

Twin Cities Metro

Northwestern MN

Northeastern MN

Southwestern MN

Southeastern MN